Police arrest a 15-year-old in shooting near Florida A&M stadium that injured 12
Police say the suspect faces 11 attempted second-degree murder counts after a dispute between people who knew each other left 12 injured.
- On Sunday, Oct. 25, the Tallahassee Police Department arrested 15-year-old Anthony Rivers III in connection with a mass shooting near Bragg Memorial Stadium. He faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent.
- Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a physical altercation between individuals who knew one another, according to Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell. None of the victims appear to have been the intended targets.
- Among the 12 victims were six minors, including an 11-year-old child. Eleven people sustained gunshot wounds, while one individual suffered an ankle injury while fleeing the gunfire.
- During a Monday, Oct. 26 hearing, Leon Circuit Judge Andrew Sheeran ordered Rivers held in "secure detention." State Attorney Jack Campbell confirmed the suspect will be prosecuted as an adult.
- Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey and FAMU President Marva Johnson expressed outrage as the investigation remains active. Police urge the public to submit digital evidence, with additional arrests remaining possible.
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